PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF THE MANY ENTERPRISE OFFERINGS!

The Enterprise offers the Douglas community a wide array of opportunities to attend events, promote their business and improve the community. Look through the below, or give us a call, to learn more.

Enter the Platte River Photography Show

Each winter The Enterprise hosts the Platte River Photography Show, highlighting the work of area photographers. Join us at the 15th annual Platte River Photography Show, and get entered to win CASH PRIZES!

In more recent years, a photography workshop has been added. Attendees have an opportunity to learn from fellow artists and fine-tune their skills.

ENTRY DEADLINE: March 16, 2024

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, March 22nd • 5-7 p.m. • Prizes awarded at 6 p.m.

2024 Show on display at Eastern Wyoming College’s Douglas Campus.

For entry fee information, categories, and entry rules and instructions, DOWNLOAD your entry form HERE

Attend the Annual Photography Workshop

Polish up your photography skills or add to your portfolio at the Platte River Photography Workshop. Local professional photographers will teach the courses, designed for amateurs and advanced photographers alike. New this year, participants will trek to a scenic Wyoming area to gather photos and take them through the editing process. Complete details are in the below registration form.

SIGN-UP DEADLINE: March 16, 2024

Classes are Saturday (March 23rd) and Sunday (March 24th) at the Glenrock Rec Center

Classes are available a-la-carte or bundle together for over $75 in savings! Special student pricing available!

For more information on class prices, class descriptions and instructor bios, DOWNLOAD the Registration form HERE.

Be a Vendor at COWBOY CHRISTMAS

Each November, The Enterprise hosts Cowboy Christmas at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds. Again in 2023, the event will be two days, opening on Friday evening and spanning through Saturday afternoon.

APPLY TO BE A VENDOR

Enter the FIRE ON MAIN STREET CHILI COOK-OFF

Get out your best chili recipe! November 19, in conjunction with Cowboy Christmas, Main Street Douglas will host the Fire on Main Street Chili Cook-Off. Proceeds from the event support downtown Douglas projects and activities. If you’re not a chef, consider coming and sampling the year’s entries.

DOWNLOAD A SIGN-UP FORM HERE

 Fire on Main Street Chili & Food Product Rules

Christmas at the Depot

On Saturday, Dec. 3 (always the first Saturday in December) we will be celebrating Christmas at the Depot with the reading of The Polar Express, cookies and cocoa. Santa and the Polar Express train engineer, have been known to attend this festive event. Admission is FREE, but seating is limited. Donations to the Railroad Museum are always appreciated. Tickets will be made available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis on November 17 in conjunction with Cowboy Christmas.

Jackalope City Farmers Markets take place on Saturdays in August and September. Sign up today!

You’ll find more than your veggies at the Jackalope Square Farmers Market. There are baked goods, creations, self-care products and more. If you would like to be a vendor, fill out the below application.

DOWNLOAD A SIGN-UP FORM HERE

Wyoming State Fair Parade

The Wyoming State Fair Parade is a long-held tradition in the Cowboy State. Whether you create an entry, or come to watch, we hope you will join us for family fun in downtown Douglas. The 2023 parade theme is, “Party Like an Animal.” There is a $10 entry fee ($15 for late entries) and entries are due Aug. 12th.

DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM HERE

Apply for a FACADE GRANT

As individual businesses improve, so too does our community as a whole. The Enterprise manages a special matching funds grant to help business owners improve their storefront, the first impression visiting customers get of your store or business. Download the application for more information.

DOWNLOAD THE FACADE GRANT APPLICATION

Participate in DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT

Each October, downtown Douglas business owners invite the community’s children to visit them for trick-or-treating. This year’s event will take place on Monday, October 31st from 2-6 p.m. Participating businesses post a special sheet in their window to let trick-or-treaters know they’re welcome. The Enterprise team also creates an online Google map that participants can follow. Please let Jen know if you’re planning to post the sheet so she can add you to the map. You can reach her at 307-358-2000 for complete details.

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE TRICK-OR-TREAT SHEET for your store window

GET THE VIRTUAL EVENT MAP HERE

Enter the 2023 JACKALOPE CITY SCARECROW CONTEST

Start gathering straw and stuffing, it is time for the 2023 scarecrow contest. Businesses and non-profits in the Douglas community are eligible to enter. You must complete the entry form, available below, and have your scarecrow in place for judging no later than October 21.

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT YOUR ENTRY FORM HERE

Apply for a FACADE GRANT

As individual businesses improve, so too does our community as a whole. The Enterprise manages a special matching funds grant to help business owners improve their storefront, the first impression visiting customers get of your store or business. Download the application for more information.

DOWNLOAD THE FACADE GRANT APPLICATION

Douglas Community Awards Banquet • April 21 Banquet • Nominations due April 14

Each spring, The Enterprise hosts the annual community awards banquet. Some people simply make our community a better place to live. The annual banquet is a chance to recognize those individuals and tell them thank you.

The 2023 banquet is on April 21 at Eastern Wyoming College’s Douglas campus.

Nominations for recognition are due April 14, and a registration form can be DOWNLOADED HERE.

JACKALOPE DAYS 2023 • June 6-9, 2024

Thank you to those who joined us in 2023. Stay tuned for details about the 2024 gathering!

Fourth of July Celebration in Douglas, Wyoming!

Who doesn’t love a good Fourth of July Celebration? Join the Douglas Community in beautiful Washington Park for fun and festivities.

REGISTER FOR GAMES USING THIS FORM

Douglas, Wyoming has big plans for the Fourth of July! We hope to see you at Washington Park on July, 4, 2023!